Discuss Scrum SPS Exam Topic 2 Question 16

Which statements are true regarding using Scrum for large-scale product delivery?

(choose the best two answers)

ASplitting a team member's time between multiple Scrum Teams is often less
productive than focusing that team member on a single team's Sprint Backlog.

BScrum requires all team members work full time on a single team.

CChanges to the core Scrum framework are needed to be successful with Scrum
at large-scale.

DA well-structured and refined Product Backlog can minimize and often eliminate
dependencies between multiple Scrum Teams working together on a product
during a Sprint.

Suggested Answer: B

Creating a communication plan is not enough to fully address the coordination challenges that arise when many Scrum Teams work on the same product. A communication plan is a document that outlines the objectives, methods, channels, and frequency of communication among the stakeholders of a project or product 1. While a communication plan is useful for ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment among the Scrum Teams and other parties involved, it does not address other aspects of coordination, such as integration, dependency management, alignment of goals and vision, and cross-team collaboration 2.

To effectively coordinate multiple Scrum Teams working on the same product, a communication plan should be complemented by other practices and frameworks, such as:

Nexus: Nexus is a framework for scaling Scrum that consists of three to nine Scrum Teams working together to deliver an Integrated Increment every Sprint 3. Nexus provides roles, events, artifacts, and rules that help the Scrum Teams coordinate, integrate, and align their work, while maintaining the Scrum values and principles 4.

Scrum of Scrums: Scrum of Scrums is a technique for scaling Scrum that involves a regular meeting of representatives from each Scrum Team to share progress, identify dependencies, resolve issues, and align on the product vision and goal . Scrum of Scrums helps the Scrum Teams communicate and collaborate effectively, while minimizing the overhead and complexity of coordination .

Communities of Practice: Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common interest, skill, or domain, and who meet regularly to exchange knowledge, ideas, and best practices . Communities of Practice help the Scrum Teams learn from each other, improve their skills, and foster a culture of continuous improvement .

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32 comments · newest first

Precious 10 months ago

Really? I doubt that a refined backlog can eliminate all dependencies.

Maryann 11 months ago

D is definitely true! A good backlog makes a huge difference.

Lucia 11 months ago

C seems a bit extreme, but I see the point.

Brock 11 months ago

Totally disagree with B. Teams can be flexible!

Dominga 11 months ago

A is spot on! Focus is key.

Fernanda 12 months ago

A well-structured Product Backlog is definitely important, and I recall it can help with dependencies, so D sounds right to me.

Stephaine 12 months ago

I think I read somewhere that large-scale Scrum might need some adjustments, so C could be a valid point.

Detra 12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like Scrum doesn't strictly require full-time commitment to one team, so B seems off to me.

Felicia 1 year ago

I remember discussing how splitting a team member's time can lead to inefficiencies, so I think A might be true.

Dierdre 1 year ago

Splitting team members across multiple Scrum teams - that's a tough one. I know the guidance is to avoid that, but I'm curious to learn more about the exceptions and when it might actually be productive. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Micheline 1 year ago

Ah, I've seen this type of question before. The key is understanding how Scrum can be adapted to work for large-scale product delivery without compromising the core principles. I've got some ideas on how to approach this.

Martha 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the best approach to managing dependencies between multiple Scrum teams. I'll need to review the Scrum guide and think through some examples.

Jimmie 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the nuances of using Scrum at scale. I'll need to carefully consider the tradeoffs between team focus and flexibility.

Desmond 1 year ago

I agree with Temeka and Derick. A and D are the best choices here. Although I do wonder if the person who came up with option C has ever actually used Scrum at scale...

Corrie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Desmond

Yeah, option C seems a bit off. It's all about effective teamwork and organization.

Juan 1 year ago

↳ replying to Desmond

I agree, focusing on a single team's Sprint Backlog and having a well-structured Product Backlog are key.

Sena 1 year ago

↳ replying to Desmond

I think A and D are the most accurate choices.

Melinda 1 year ago

Haha, I can just imagine the person who wrote option B - 'Scrum is for single-tasking robots only!' Good thing that's not how it actually works.

Delsie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Melinda

Haha, I agree! Scrum is definitely not just for single-tasking robots.

Bo 1 year ago

↳ replying to Melinda

Yeah, it's important to have a well-structured Product Backlog to minimize dependencies between teams.

Elmer 1 year ago

↳ replying to Melinda

Option B is definitely not true, Scrum allows for flexibility in team member allocation.

Lea 1 year ago

I'm not sure about C though. Do we really need to change the core Scrum framework for large-scale delivery?

Derick 1 year ago

B is clearly wrong - Scrum is all about cross-functional teams, not requiring full-time dedication. C is also not correct - the core Scrum framework is designed to be adaptable for different scales.

Sabra 1 year ago

↳ replying to Derick

D) A well-structured and refined Product Backlog can minimize and often eliminate dependencies between multiple Scrum Teams working together on a product during a Sprint.

Nadine 1 year ago

↳ replying to Derick

A) Splitting a team member's time between multiple Scrum Teams is often less productive than focusing that team member on a single team's Sprint Backlog.

Temeka 2 years ago

A and D seem like the most logical answers here. Splitting team members across multiple teams can definitely reduce productivity, and a well-organized Product Backlog can help manage dependencies between teams.

Marleen 1 year ago

↳ replying to Temeka

Scrum doesn't require all team members to work full time on one team, so B is not correct.

Nichelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Temeka

A well-structured Product Backlog can really help minimize dependencies between teams.

Domingo 1 year ago

↳ replying to Temeka

Having team members focus on one team's Sprint Backlog is definitely more productive.

Quinn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Temeka

I agree, A and D make the most sense for large-scale product delivery.

Paz 2 years ago

I agree with Detra. Having a well-structured Product Backlog can definitely help with large-scale Scrum.

Detra 2 years ago

I think A and D are true.

Scrum SPS Exam - Topic 2 Question 16 Discussion